An alternate education program for vulnerable youth ages 15 to 19 (Grades 10 to 12) who are at risk of dropping out of school or who have already dropped out. Integrates academics with therapy, outdoor adventure-based learning, and community involvement. Progr...

Offers emotional support, information, and tools for individual newcomer adults and youth who experience multiple barriers to settlement. Provides an outlet for individuals to openly share their concerns in a non-judgmental, non-shaming, and non-blaming enviro...

Provides training in leadership skills, outdoor skills, and teamwork for youth ages 12 to 18.

Youth development program that fosters knowledge, leadership, and citizenship for young people ages nine to 21 through project and program work, experiences with their club, and participation in district, regional, and provincial programs. Projects are in area...

Mentorship for Indigenous youth through environmental and cultural stewardship. The Youth in Stewardship program mentors and support First Nations youth from Grade 9 to university completion, and encourage them in their pursuit of higher education and developm...

A small accredited independent elementary school offering standard BC curriculum with certified teachers and support staff to students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, including a cultural program where students learn the Ktunaxa language and participate in tradi...

Provincial BladeRunners provides employment within trade or industry sectors to out-of-school and unemployed youth ages 16 to 30. Youth are provided with up to 60 hours of work experience in areas such as basic security training, customer service and tourism, ...

Offers tutoring for most first-year and second-year courses. Free drop-in group tutoring is offered at the AMS Student Nest; hours vary. Also offers private online tutoring by appointment. Cost is $36 per hour. Administration hours vary.

Offers community and educational resources, events, and programming for children and families that prioritizes and celebrates Afrocentric and Indigenous lives. Hosts local ARC CommUNITY Events with Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) artists for pe...

An alternative education program for Indigenous youth ages 13 to 16 whose needs are not being met in traditional school programs. The program runs full time, five days a week, and provides a safe, respectful, and culturally relevant space. Recognizes and respe...

Provides a range of community support services, including individualized case management, conversational English classes, and employment support services. The Youth Development Program provides mentorship by pairing children and youth with supportive adult rol...

Provides positive role models to youth ages 12 to 18 who are at risk of sexual exploitation, dropping out of school, becoming criminally involved, and/or becoming homeless.

Administers public schools from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Abbotsford. Offers a wide range of educational programs and services for children and youth, as well as continuing education and high school upgrading for adults, and community schools. Also offe...

Identifies, promotes, provides, and improves services for youth ages 12 to 18. Runs drop-in programs at both Abbotsford and Matsqui Recreational Centres. Provides recreational and social programs after school, on weekends, and during spring and summer break. O...

Supports unemployed and underemployed Aboriginal people, including youth ages 15 to 29, to overcome employment barriers and find success in the workforce. Services include individual employment counselling, creating an action plan and setting goals, exploring ...

Aboriginal Leadership Opportunities Year provides one year of educational and leadership experience through the Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston, ON). Includes sports, field trips, leadership development, military training, cultural support activitie...

Provides academic, cultural, emotional, and community support to Aboriginal students in a culturally safe environment. Strives to meet the specific needs of Aboriginal students not met through other college departments, and to meet the needs of Aboriginal comm...

Aboriginal Youth Drop-In Centre offers cultural and recreational activities for youth ages 10 to 24.

HYPE Program focuses on preparing young adults after high school graduation to get ready for employment. Staff emphasize personal development and safety, community inclusion awareness, resume building, job mentoring and shadowing, work experience and volunteer...

Literacy programs aim to strengthen and enhance literacy skills that participants have gained throughout their lives, and language programs help immigrants, refugees, and refugee claimants improve their English skills. Programs deal with reading, writing, list...

Provides communication support and strategies, literacy assistance, life skills development, peer support, and appointment support to youth ages 15 to 19 and adults. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday.

Provides communication support and strategies, literacy assistance, life skills development, peer support, and appointment support to youth ages 15 to 19 and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. Hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Provides advocacy, support, and services to people who have special needs and their families. Supports people with development disabilities to have good lives at work, at home, and in the community. Life Skills program offers training and support to adults who...

Administers public schools from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Bamfield, Port Alberni, Tofino, and Ucluelet. Offers a wide range of educational programs and services for children and youth, as well as continuing education and high school upgrading for adults...

Administers public schools from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Burton, Edgewood, Nakusp, and New Denver. Offers a wide range of educational programs and services for children and youth, as well as high school upgrading for adults, and community schools. Also...